Holidays in South Africa in 2031

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Africa in 2031. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Africa.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day South Africa
January 1 2031, Wednesday
National
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) South Africa
January 20 2031, Monday
Muslim
Eid ul Fitr South Africa
January 25 2031, Saturday
Muslim
March Equinox South Africa
March 20 2031, Thursday
Seasonal
Human Rights Day South Africa
March 21 2031, Friday
National
Eid ul Adha South Africa
April 3 2031, Thursday
Muslim
Good Friday South Africa
April 11 2031, Friday
National
Holy Saturday South Africa
April 12 2031, Saturday
Observance
Easter Sunday South Africa
April 13 2031, Sunday
Observance
Family Day South Africa
April 14 2031, Monday
National
Muharram/Islamic New Year South Africa
April 23 2031, Wednesday
Muslim
Freedom Day South Africa
April 27 2031, Sunday
National
Freedom Day South Africa
April 28 2031, Monday
National
Workers' Day South Africa
May 1 2031, Thursday
National
Mother's Day South Africa
May 11 2031, Sunday
Observance
Ascension Day South Africa
May 22 2031, Thursday
Observance
Pentecost South Africa
June 1 2031, Sunday
Observance
Father's Day South Africa
June 15 2031, Sunday
Observance
Youth Day South Africa
June 16 2031, Monday
National
June Solstice South Africa
June 21 2031, Saturday
Seasonal
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) South Africa
July 2 2031, Wednesday
Muslim
Nelson Mandela Day South Africa
July 18 2031, Friday
Observance
National Women's Day South Africa
August 9 2031, Saturday
National
September Equinox South Africa
September 23 2031, Tuesday
Seasonal
Heritage Day South Africa
September 24 2031, Wednesday
National
All Saints' Day South Africa
November 1 2031, Saturday
Observance
Isra and Mi'raj South Africa
November 12 2031, Wednesday
Muslim
Day of Reconciliation South Africa
December 16 2031, Tuesday
National
December Solstice South Africa
December 22 2031, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve South Africa
December 24 2031, Wednesday
Observance
Christmas Day South Africa
December 25 2031, Thursday
National
Day of Goodwill South Africa
December 26 2031, Friday
National
New Year's Eve South Africa
December 31 2031, Wednesday
Observance